Chapter 279: Saving a Life
"Of course not." Although Liu Ruoxi's question seemed to be careless, Rong Chenghan's heart was full of alarm bells. He already had a premonition of what kind of tragedy would happen if he answered this question carelessly. "I've wanted to ask my father-in-law for a long time, but I haven't dared to speak."
"I don't understand that." Liu Ruoxi glanced at Rong Chenghan, "My father values you so much, why don't you dare?" There are still things that Rong Chenghan didn't dare to do, Liu Ruoxi expressed doubts.
"Of course not." Rong Chenghan said seriously, "My father-in-law and mother-in-law regard you as the pearl of the palm, I am just a martial artist, although my father-in-law and mother-in-law value me and treat me very well, but they may not be willing to give me the pearl in their palm." Besides, you didn't pretend to me at that time, how dare I open my mouth easily. ”
Rong Chenghan's words obviously have elements of sycophants and beautification. At that time, Liu Ruoxi's attitude towards him was not only unpretentious, but also deeply hostile.
However, hearing Rong Chenghan say this, Liu Ruoxi's heart is still quite comfortable.
"As for the Seventh Sister...... What do you say that you have grown up together since childhood, but in fact, you have never been close. It's far from being as good as the friendship you have had with Liu He and Liu Tong since childhood. Later, I went north again for all these years, and it is not an exaggeration to say that I am a stranger. Rong Chenghan continued.
When he came back from the north, it can be said that the first young girl to enter his eyes was Liu Ruoxi. And the matter of poisonous horse grass made Rong Chenghan pay more attention to the Liu family, and then deepened the previous bond with Liu Ruoxi. As for worshipping the second master Liu as a teacher, this is Rong Chenghan's return to the capital, because there is no reason for him to be arranged for the time being, and he originally planned to find a famous teacher to read some poetry books. Originally, he could choose one of the great Confucians in the Hanlin Academy, but because of this kind of bonding, Rong Chenghan chose Liu Er Master without hesitation. As a result, the previous bond with Liu Ruoxi became deeper and deeper.
Rong Chenghan didn't lie, he had already moved his mind to marry Liu Ruoxi, and he really took into account Liu Ruoxi's attitude. also has his identity as a military general, so he did not rashly ask for marriage, until the second master Liu made a hint, Rong Chenghan was naturally overjoyed.
Of course, the timing of all this is so coincidental. Rong Chenghan can say from the bottom of his heart that he married Liu Ruoxi without the Su family or Su Qingnuan. But the hints of the second master Liu, as well as his engagement with Liu Ruoxi, just helped him out of the siege. Otherwise, if at that time he did not have a heart. It's not that I made a marriage with Liu Ruoxi, I'm afraid that it will take a lot of twists and turns to settle the Su family's arrangement.
Rong Chenghan felt that this was his fate with Liu Ruoxi, and Liu Ruoxi could almost be regarded as his lucky star.
If Rong Chenghan was still forced to explain by Liu Ruoxi's questioning at the beginning, it slowly turned into a confession. For what happened to the two of them since they met for the first time, Rong Chenghan remembered it so clearly. Liu Ruoxi listened to this, although the look on her face was still careless, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly, showing that she was in a good mood.
The little couple whispered for a long time, and became more and more affectionate. Still, they had to be distracted by what was happening in front of them.
"The princess is very dangerous this time. Although she saved her life again, looking at her appearance, I am afraid that she will not be able to last long. I think the princess is also worried about the future. That's why he deliberately said such things in front of his father and mother. "The princess must feel that she really has to do it this time.
Although the princess said what she said, looking at her behavior in Chunhui Hall at that time, her heart should be more desolate and helpless.
Rong Chenghan frowned slightly. I was speechless for a while.
"Cheng Han, what do you think?" Liu Ruoxi asked Rong Chenghan.
"I remember that my sister-in-law has made trouble a few times like this. Although it wasn't as serious as this one, she survived. Big brother to sister-in-law...... I pity her very much, and I will definitely do whatever it takes to keep her. Rong Chenghan said slowly.
If this time, the princess survived like the previous few times, then Su Qingnuan ......
Su Qingnuan's position will be even more embarrassing. How should the palace and the Su family settle Su Qingnuan.
"According to me, this is a bit of a hurry." Liu Ruoxi also nodded and said, "I guess it's not the princess's intention...... "What did the Su family say to the princess, the Su family left everyone alone to talk to the princess, and said something. Liu Ruoxi faintly felt that the words of the princess should be largely due to the instructions of the Su family and the Su family.
Rong Chenghan nodded, he also felt that it was inappropriate to do so. Just like King Yongjing's silence on this issue, there is also Rong Chengyi's attitude. But for such obvious hints and arrangements as the Su family and the Su family, except for Rong Chengyi, Rong Chenghan naturally would not interfere, and King Yongjing's silence was actually equivalent to acquiescence, although he may also feel inappropriate in his heart.
"Father is a very nostalgic person." Rong Chenghan said softly, his tone was quite meaningful, "The first princess is a perfect woman in the eyes of her father. ”
"Oh." Liu Ruoxi exchanged glances with Rong Chenghan, and immediately understood what Rong Chenghan meant. The old prince's acquiescence to this matter is largely not based on the Su family's feelings, nor on the Su family's face, but because of the late former princess.
"Who chose the princess?" Liu Ruoxi asked.
Rong Chenghan glanced at Liu Ruoxi, with approval in his eyes. It's just a little bit of a clue, but Liu Ruoxi has grasped the crux of the problem so quickly.
"It was set for the eldest brother before the death of the first princess." Rong Chenghan told Liu Ruoxi.
The little couple whispered for a long time, until the drums were louder outside, and Mama Chang walked in lightly, reminding them that it was not time to rest early, and the two of them were busy washing up and going to bed.
The next day, Liu Ruoxi went to Chunhui Hall to see the Su family, and heard that Su Qingnuan had been picked up and was still living in Yuxiangzhai. A little girl told Liu Ruoxi that as soon as Su Qingnuan arrived at the palace and saw King Yongjing and the Su family, she immediately went to Rongyuan Hall and stayed up all night to take care of the princess.
"What is the situation of the princess, I asked my mother to say goodbye, I want to go over and take a look, and I don't know if it's convenient." Liu Ruoxi saluted the Su family, and then asked.
"I made a fuss in the middle of the night last night, and I slept in the second half of the night. I look at it and I'm gradually calming down, but I don't know what will happen today. Her illness is repeated over and over again, and it's hard to say. "Su told Liu Ruoxi, but on the other hand, he told Liu Ruoxi that she didn't have to go to Rongyuan Hall." In the illness of the princess, it is good for you to have this thought, but there is no need to disturb her in the past, it will not help her condition. ”
Su Shi said this, and Liu Ruoxi was naturally not reluctant. Not only because Su's words that were not beneficial to the illness were reasonable, but Liu Ruoxi also had to take into account the temperament of the princess. Not to mention that she is sick now and almost can't see people, even in normal times, the princess doesn't like to take care of people. When Liu Ruoxi went to Rongyuan Hall, she had eaten closed-door soup. But she is not the only one who eats closed-door soup, and it is the same as Lowe's.
Speaking of which. was able to go to Rongyuan Hall, and every time the princess was willing to see it, it was the Su family and Su Qingnuan in the palace.
Later, Liu Ruoxi understood the temperament of the princess, and simply told the Su family. The Su family said that the princess was sick and her health was not good, and Liu Ruoxi no longer went to Rongyuan Hall.
"The mother concubine ordered, and the daughter-in-law didn't go first." Liu Ruoxi said and sat down on the chair.
As soon as she sat down, she heard footsteps outside. The little girl lifted the curtain. Su Qingnuan walked over.
Su Qingnuan was wearing a light cyan dress, and her face was only slightly powdered, and she seemed to be even more haggard than when she was in Daxiangguo Temple. Su Qingnuan entered the door and saluted Su first. Then he hurriedly came over to salute Liu Ruoxi, and called the third sister-in-law in his mouth.
Liu Ruoxi almost immediately noticed Su Qingnuan's abnormality. In the past, no matter what Su Qingnuan was doing elsewhere, as long as she came to Su Shi, she would immediately become lively. But today's Su Qingnuan suddenly became much more stable, and when she saluted Liu Ruoxi, she was a little less cordial than before. A little more solemn.
"I saw the seventh sister again so soon...... Liu Ruoxi looked at Su Qingnuan and said.
"Third sister-in-law." Su Qingnuan said in a low voice, "You and my sister, it was originally the best. If I have anything to offer, please don't worry about it. In the future, wherever it is useful to me, the third sister-in-law will tell me. ”
Liu Ruoxi almost couldn't help laughing, what did Su Qingnuan mean by this, did she think that the position belonged to her, and she wanted to be good friends with Liu Ruoxi at this time, so as not to make trouble for Liu Ruoxi?
"How dare you tell the seventh sister anything. How is it between you and me, only between the seven sisters and one thought. Seeing Su Qingnuan like this, Liu Ruoxi responded with no saltiness.
"Seven girls, come and sit." Su Shi greeted Su Qingnuan.
Su Qingnuan smiled at Liu Ruoxi, walked up to Su, and sat on the couch with Su.
Su Shi took Su Qingnuan's hand and looked Su Qingnuan up and down carefully, and Su Shi felt distressed at this look.
"I haven't slept all night. Look at your eyes, they're already red and swollen like this, how can you get it like this? Although you have taken good care of your eldest sister, you are tired again, and how I explain to your father and mother is also distressing. Su Shi hurriedly asked someone to bring water, personally wiped Su Qingnuan's face, and brought ointment to apply it to Su Qingnuan.
Su Qingnuan hurriedly stopped Su Shi.
"Just now, the imperial doctor came to see the eldest sister, and the eldest brother asked the imperial doctor to take a look for me by the way. It is good to say that it is just to rest and rest, but if it is medication, it is not good. Su Qingnuan said to Su Shi.
When Su Shi heard that it was the imperial doctor who said it, he hurriedly put down the ointment.
"This kid is so solid, the most affectionate. When encountering things, I always think about others first, which makes people feel distressed. Su Shi took Su Qingnuan's hand again, but the words were for Liu Ruoxi and everyone in the room, "...... Since she was a child, she has been the best with her big sister, and her big sister has always helped take care of her over the years. If you are all as caring as the Seven Girls, it will be my blessing. ”
"My aunt praised me like this, which really made me panic. Where is as good as my aunt said, I am stupid, but by heart. Su Qingnuan said immediately, glancing at Liu Ruoxi, "Auntie, if you want to be smart and caring, you are naturally the third sister-in-law, what do I compare with the third sister-in-law." ”
Su Shi heard Su Qingnuan say this, and also glanced at Liu Ruoxi. Su Qingnuan secretly tugged at the corner of Su's clothes.
"You are all good and filial children." Su Shi coughed dryly twice, and said reluctantly.
"Don't dare to be a compliment to be a concubine." Liu Ruoxi said with a smile, of course she knew that she had received this compliment from the Su family, and it was really borrowing Su Qingnuan's light.
Su Qingnuan came over, it was Su who sent someone to call, afraid that Su Qingnuan would only care about taking care of the princess and forget the meal, so she specially called Su Qingnuan to come over and eat with her. A little girl came in and asked, saying that the meal was ready, and she wanted to set the meal.
"Let's set the table." Su Shi commanded.
Liu Ruoxi saw that Su Shi was going to eat, so she got up and said goodbye to Su Shi.
"My aunt didn't say that she wanted to leave her third sister-in-law to eat together." Su Qingnuan said.
"Exactly." Su Shi never refused to refute Su Qingnuan's words. said to Liu Ruoxi, "You don't have to go back, it's the same if you accompany me here to eat and then go back." ”
"I'll go back after serving my mother." Liu Ruoxi said.
The little girl put the food on the table, Liu Ruoxi held the meal for the Su family, but she refused to sit down and eat together, Su saw Liu Ruoxi like this, and her heart was also a little uncomfortable because of Liu Ruoxi's presence, so she simply opened her mouth to let Liu Ruoxi go back. Liu Ruoxi also hurriedly bowed and retired, and came out of Chunhui Hall.
For several days, the princess's illness recurred. Su Qingnuan served every day in front of the princess's couch. Liu Ruoxi and Rong Chenghan went to Chunhui Hall again, and King Yongjing and Rong Chengyi were there. Everyone is very worried about the condition of the princess.
Liu Ruoxi exchanged a look with Rong Chenghan, then stood up and handed over a box.
“…… I just found an old mountain ginseng, and they all said that it should be hundreds of years old, and I don't know if the princess can use it. ”
When Liu Ruoxi's words landed, the room suddenly fell silent, and everyone's eyes fell on the box in Liu Ruoxi's hand. A little girl came over. took the box from Liu Ruoxi's hand and handed it to the old prince and the Su family.
King Yongjing nodded and motioned for the little girl to open the box. When the little girl opened the box, she could hear the sound of inhaling in the room.
Liu Ruoxi's 100-year-old ginseng is not an exaggeration. The ginseng in the box is more than twice as thick as the high-grade ginseng used in the palace, and it already has a faint shape, but it is a rare old ginseng with no price.
"Where did you find this?" King Yongjing took the box and looked at it carefully. raised his head and asked Liu Ruoxi.
"The mother concubine was not in good health some time ago, and the princess was often sick, so the daughter-in-law paid attention. Tell him to go down and let people search with their hearts. Coincidentally, I found it in the past two days. It was also unexpected to find such a plant. Liu Ruoxi said.
"It's so rare." King Yongjing said, this kind of ginseng really has to be a coincidence, not an ordinary one.
"It must be felt by the sincerity of my father, my mother, and the princess, and the princess, and it is also the reason why God secretly protects the princess." Liu Ruoxi said.
"This must be due to the sincerity of the third brother and younger siblings." Rong Chengyi had already stood up and clasped his fists at Liu Ruoxi and Rong Chenghan. When he saw the old ginseng, his face immediately brightened. The illness of the princess is now in need of such ginseng as medicine. Although the palace is rich, such ginseng is hard to find. "I have thanked my third brother and younger siblings first."
Rong Chenghan also got up and returned the salute to Rong Chengyi.
"My own brother, big brother doesn't have to be like this."
"Although you are very light, I don't know how much work it will take to find such an old ginseng. You...... You have a heart. King Yongjing nodded.
Old ginseng is hard to find, and such old ginseng can save lives when it is critical, but Liu Ruoxi is willing to take it out to save the princess, which is even more rare. Thinking about the princess's usual treatment of people and things, as well as her attitude towards Liu Ruoxi, King Yongjing couldn't help but nod secretly. Liu Ruoxi is generous and tolerant, has everyone's demeanor, and being able to marry Liu Ruoxi into the door is a great blessing for Yongjing Palace.
Thinking so, King Yongjing couldn't help but look at Rong Chenghan again.
At the beginning, he had listened to Su's words, and he had already intentionally fulfilled Su's wishes in his heart, and let Rong Chenghan marry Su Qingnuan. It was Rong Chenghan himself who insisted on marrying Liu Ruoxi, and it turned out that Rong Chenghan was very discerning. King Yongjing looked at Rong Chenghan, relieved and proud, but also mixed with some other emotions. This youngest son has grown up to be a man and is able to stand up to the sky. And, in some ways, his youngest son is even better than him.
"You take this ginseng," King Yongjing said to Rong Chengyi, "Invite a few imperial doctors to come, I have seen this ginseng, and I just use the medicine." ”
Rong Chengyi hurriedly agreed and took the box in his hand.
"No matter what happens to the princess in the end, this is your great achievement." King Yongjing said to Liu Ruoxi again, "You are a filial child, and your mother and I will never forget it." ”
"The father has won the award, and the daughter-in-law has just done her duty." Liu Ruoxi said with a smile.
"It's also a blessing to you. Treat your daughter-in-law well, if I let me know that you have wronged her, I will not let you go. King Yongjing said to Rong Chenghan again.
Rong Chenghan could only agree.
Speaking of which, to be able to find this old ginseng, Rong Chenghan also made a lot of efforts. But when the two were discussing how to use this old ginseng to save the princess, Rong Chenghan asked Liu Ruoxi to come forward and didn't let Liu Ruoxi mention him. Liu Ruoxi also understands Rong Chenghan's good intentions, this is to let the prince Rong Chengyi and the princess accept her favor, and also to win the favor of King Yongjing and the Su family. As Rong Chenghan expected, King Yongjing's words just now made Liu Ruoxi's position in the palace more stable and more transcendent.
Even after a while, the Su family remembered to embarrass her again, and they had to think about what the old prince said today. And if the princess survives this catastrophe because of this old mountain ginseng, then no one in the palace will be able to move Liu Ruoxi.
Liu Ruoxi wants to save the princess, of course, because of Su Qingnuan.
The princess can be anyone, but it can't be Su Qingnuan. (To be continued......)
PS: Fat chapter, ask for pink.